All posts tagged Inspiration

The subject of what separates art and design is convoluted and has been debated for a long time. Artists and designers both create visual compositions using a shared knowledge base, but their reasons for doing so are entirely different. Some designers consider themselves artists, but few artists consider themselves designers. So what exactly is the difference between art and design? In this post, we’ll examine and compare some of the core principles of each craft. This is a subject that people have strong opinions about, and I’m looking forward to reading the various points of view in the comments. This post isn’t a definitive guide, but rather the starting point for a conversation, so let’s be open-minded!

You probably have noticed that many web sites have been designed in a style that makes them look authentic and “real”. Using textures is a great way to achieve this and there are many creative ways you can take. Using a tree or concrete texture can for example give the reader the impression that the content have been put op on a wall. However there is a very fine balance as going too far often makes this style look…lets say unprofessional. Also if used correctly textures also support the context the business or organization operates in or the product being promoted in the site. Using for example textures or patterns of leaves/flowers can give a romantic look and feel while using iron heavily attacked by rust takes you in the opposite direction. Another way to give the design a authentic pitch is by applying random noise carefully. It works very well in combination with light effects i think and puts life into otherwise dead design elements. In this article I will give you hand-picked examples of web designs with excellent use of textures and noise and a bunch of tutorial resources to get started.

In this showcase we’ve put together a great collection of some of the most colorful web designs out there. If you need some inspiration for any sort of design or just want to have a look at some truly great web designs, these are definitely worth having a look at !

These websites will show you a good portion of all the good design that is available out there. It’s all about trying to think a bit outside of the traditional look and using your creativity and imagination.